How to get from Avenel to Forrest by bus and train?

From Avenel to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Avenel to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train from Avenel station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd (Birregurra) station to Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$25.62.

447minA$25.62
Train - ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Walk to Forrest
Leaves from Avenel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Avenel
  • 2
    Train - ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    101 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birregurra
    111 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd (Birregurra)
    ID 2767
    870 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAYMARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Marengo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)
    ID 39036
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forrest
    Walk to
    Forrest
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Avenel to Forrest

The distance between Avenel, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 284.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 447 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avenel to Forrest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Avenel

Avenel is located at Avenel, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Avenel Railway Station.

Train stations close to Avenel:

  • Avenel Railway Station

Public transport stations close to Forrest, Melbourne

Forrest is located at Forrest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest).

Bus stations close to Forrest:

  • Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest)
  • Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Avenel to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 447 minutes, using Train line ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR, Train line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Avenel and Forrest in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Avenel to Forrest in Melbourne?

    The ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train line goes from Melbourne station near Avenel to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Forrest in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Avenel to Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Avenel and Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus is about 7 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Avenel to get to Forrest in Melbourne?

    Get on the ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train from the Melbourne station near Avenel in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Avenel and Forrest in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Forrest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Avenel to Forrest?

    The ride from Avenel to Forrest costs A$25.62.

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